Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship (Primary) + QTS with Postgraduate Certificate in Education at University of Reading

Programme overview

A full-time 10-month Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship leading to Qualified Teacher Status for teaching children aged five to 11 (Key Stages 1 and 2), combined with a Level 7 PGCE carrying 60 master's-level credits. Apprentices are employed in a school throughout, with at least 20% off-the-job training delivered through a blend of online learning and face-to-face teaching in Reading, plus a contrasting school placement of at least four weeks. Specialisms in Early Years or Special Educational Needs are available through separate applications.

Department: Institute of Education | Duration: Full time: 10 months | Study mode: full-time | Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Practical Teaching modules (Shared, Guided and Independent Implementation) are followed by two master's-level modules, Reflective Practice and Investigating Practice. Off-the-job training takes place on Fridays, with two additional training days in September.

Career pathways

Successful apprentices are recommended for Qualified Teacher Status and proceed to the End Point Assessment for the Teacher Apprenticeship. 98% of Institute of Education leavers were in work and/or study 15 months after their course (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2021/22).

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Entry requirements

Normally at least a 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent qualification from a university outside the UK. GCSE (or equivalent) grade 4 (C) or above in Mathematics, English Language and a Science subject. Interview required. Apprenticeship conditions: ordinarily resident in the UK for three years; satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and physical and mental fitness to teach; must not already hold QTS; must be employed full-time in a school that provides a work-based mentor and releases the apprentice for a contrasting placement of at least four weeks; apprenticeship agreement between apprentice, employing school and the University. English language for international applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no element below 5.5 (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,630 a year (2027/28). Level 7 PGCE academic award cost payable by the apprentice; the Level 6 apprenticeship and QTS element (course cost £9,000) is covered by Apprenticeship levy funding. Applies to new UK/Republic of Ireland students. International fee not applicable. Source

Duration: 10 months full-time

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